“Death is something inevitable. When a man has done what he considers to be his duty to his people and his country, he can rest in peace. I believe I have made that effort and that is, therefore, why I will sleep for eternity.” -Nelson Mandela 1996

It is with profound sadness that the Ifa Lethu Foundation of South Africa joins the national and global communities in mourning the loss of the Father of our Nation-TATA MADIBA. Our deepest sympathies and heartfelt condolences go out to the Mandela family and friends on this day.

As we celebrate his life, let us call upon the youth of South Africa and the world to collectively act as the stewards of this proud heritage which must be carried forth through the ages.

Hamba Kahle Tata.

The Boards and Staff of the Ifa Lethu Foundation.

The KwaMhlanga Business Initiative Phase 1

The project targeted 10 ladies who live in KwaMhlanagawhich is considered the spiritual home of the AmaNdebele tribe that settled there in the 1700s. The ladies are endowed with skills previously provided by Ifa Lethu on product development focusing on bead and felt crafts. Many of the products were showcased at the Design Indaba. But they lacked the skills to turn these initiatives in viable business entities. Training was therefore implemented to address this area of challenge.

Funding:

Department of Arts and Culture

Location:

Ifa Lethu Creative Hands Incubator (Mamelodi)

Partners

University of Pretoria, Kungawo Development

Deliverables:

10 Participants acquired training on how to run a business

Participants researched and produced business concepts for implementation